Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1520
MS M.74 fol. 196r

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George of Cappadocia: slaying Dragon -- Within initial G, George of Cappadocia, as soldier, wearing full armor, mounted on caparisoned horse and holding cross-inscribed shield and lance, piercing dragon through jaws, trampled on ground. In background, Princess of Trebizond, sheep, and castle buildings in grassy landscape. Margins decorated with diapered border decorated with flowers including pink and pea. Initial at beginning of prayer to George of Cappadocia.